These second generation players are a step backwards in some of the specs. What's with that? The cams are worse 2MP vs 3.2MP (4.0, 5.0) and the display on the 3.6 is only 480x320 (same as iPod touch 3) vs the 800x480 of the other three (4.0, 4.2, 5.0). By contrast, the iPod touch 4 ($200) with its 3.5" display has a resolution of 960x640.

I don't know anything about these players, but I do know that specs don't tell the whole story. For example, I have an old Fuji camera that takes about 3MP resolution pics. It was a decent camera in its day. My original Droid phone has a 5MP camera. The Fuji blows it away in picture quality especially in low light. A 2MP camera is about 1600x1200 which is probably more than enough for casual use.

I actually ordered the 3.6 when it first hit amazon because they mis-listed the screen res as 480x800 initially. Then I saw the real specs on samsung's UK site.

Cancelled and ordered the 4.0. I know I'm gonna kick myself when they're clearing it out cheap in a few months, but I had enough Amazon credit and have heard enough good things around here. Sounds like it will do everything I need w/o me have to pony up for a data plan and smartphone. Now if it would only get here.

That's too bad. The SGP 5.0 (and I assume the 4.0 as well) is a very nice device and I hate to see them going backwards on specs with new models. Lowering the resolution seems a very bad move, especially when having to compete with the iPod Touch.

I don't think that they are going backwards, I think they are simply offering more choices to people. As much as I would like to get the 5.0, it is too big. I only use my mp3 player when I go to the gym or travel.

The 5.0 it too big that it wouldn't leave me any room to fit anything else in my pocket with it, but I'm afraid if I get the 4.0 it might be too small if I choose to put a reader & my books on it. I think the 4.2 might be just right to maybe play a few games & read while I'm traveling. It might even replace my T1 in my bag during the week to read on the train!

Mind you, I'm also still looking for a 7" tablet. right now at the top of the list is the new Samsung 7.0 2.

I had been looking at these devices but it's so funny that I have a Samsung Galaxy S 4g laying around that, when I put it in airplane mode, is pretty much the same as using one of these devices. The S 4g is a backup phone for me so I'm thinking of buying an extra 32gb micro sd card to put in it and use as my stand alone video and mp3 player. I have to say that, despite my initial hesitation, Samsung has really done a great job with their Galaxy line of devices

Galaxy Player 5.0 now reduced on Amazon to $199.99 to $206.00. Newer models appear to be downgrades.

Spec wise, yes. I am seriously considering buying the 5.0. I want an in-between device of my iPhone and iPad. I was also looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, which is not much more in price. Decisions!